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Songs of Resilience
Editor: Andy Brader
Date Of Publication: Jan 2011
Isbn13: 978-1-4438-2652-5
Isbn: 1-4438-2652-9
The chapters of this book form a persuasive chorus of social practices that advocate the use of music to build a capacity for resilience in individuals and groups. As a whole they exemplify music projects that share common features aligned with an ecological view of reform in health, education and social work systems. Internationally renowned and early career academics have collaborated with practitioners to sing ‘Songs of Resilience’; some of which are narratives that report on the effects of music practices for a general population, and some are based on a specific approach, genre or service. Others are quite literally ‘songs’ that demonstrate aspects of resilience in action. The book makes the connection between music and resilience explicit by posing the following questions—Do music projects in education, health and social services build a measurable capacity for resilience amongst individuals? Can we replicate these projects’ outcomes to develop a capacity for resilience in diverse cultural groups? Does shared use of the term ‘resilience’ help to secure funding for innovative musical activities that provide tangible health, education and social outcomes?

Andy Brader specialises in education, music and technology. His research focuses on multi-media work created by and with disengaged youth. His teaching expertise focuses on the development of blended multi-media education projects. Andy possesses significant skills in working collaboratively in low socio-economic areas, and as the founder of a non-profit music organisation in the UK, he has a strong commitment to securing first class facilities for all young people.

“Practitioners working with those facing adversities know that music is a source of untapped educational power. This important volume documents resilience through music projects, the making of meaning and the remaking of lives and cultures.”

—Allan Luke, Queensland University of Technology, Australia

“In a world increasingly beset by polarizing and fragmenting forces, this book sets an example of activism that is deeply rooted in analysis and critique. Both the scholarly and practitioner communities will benefit from this work, which recounts compelling stories of compassion and empathy building a strong case for understanding the nexus between music and resilience.”

—André de Quadros, Boston University, USA

“Music, including singing, is one of the core features of our human communication and identity. Research is also providing significant details of how music can have extremely positive benefits to health (physical and psychological). This book is an important contribution to our growing awareness of why music should be integral to lifelong educational experiences.”

—Graham F. Welch, Institute of Education, London

“This important volume offers an excellent resource for those musicians who conceive of their work within a politics of social intervention. With a particular focus towards public funded projects, the authors integrate and challenge our notions of how music can be understood within the domains of health, education and social services. Located in the practical business of music making, this set of chapters is a must read for those of us who believe that music can effect transformation.”

—Lee Higgins, Boston University, USA

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